Now Singapore ignoring F1 'grid girls' ban
Singapore has joined a growing list of grand prix hosts who are sidestepping F1's 'grid girls' ban.
Organisers in Austria and Russia remained committed to using beautiful women to promote their respective races despite the controversial ban, and now Singapore is following suit.
Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore reports that major sponsor Singapore Airlines will continue to use its "iconic cabin crew as grid girls" at this weekend's race.
"Our cabin crew are brand ambassadors for Singapore Airlines and will continue to play an integral role in the upcoming Singapore Airlines Singapore grand prix," a statement read.
A public relations expert said Liberty Media and Singapore Airlines are simply at odds over the grid girls issue.
"Liberty Media sees the grid girl as a form of sexism since they typically exude a sexual persona with their scantily clad outfits," said Dean Shams, of the KinetigBuzz agency.
"(Singapore Airlines) and Singapore, on the other hand, see Singapore girls as a local icon. In that respect, they seem like a good fit to represent Singapore's brand of uniqueness and hospitality," he added.
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Grid girls have always been part of F1. I personally think its sexist not to allow beautiful women to promote the sport. Other American sports have them(way more scantily clad) so whats the big deal.
Barry, "other sports team have them, so why not F1?" is not a valid argument.
What's the big deal you ask. The big deal is that Formula 1 used to be European/British operation. The new owners, Liberty Media, are American. True to themselves they want change, no matter how senseless and harmful it is. America is obsessed with equality and feminist values. Consequently no more young, good looking women on the grid. Equal share of guilt and lecherous valous for all. Most people enjoy seeing good looking women. Americans enjoy feeling guilty about that. But what they enjoy most is beating others over the head with their guilt. Got it?
Silver Blaze, I think it is a valid argument, F1 always had them and it was part of the whole F1 spectacle. I personally find grid boys a very silly option. I am very pleased Singapore has decided go against the trend and understand that their sponsor feels he has a good case.
Simon, Equality is fine - but many of these young ladies really want to be part of excitement of F1 and love the experience - someone should ask for their opinion perhaps. This sport is basically European so American values will not enhance the sport.
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